A Week After Frightening Injury, Falcons Rookie Daniels Comes up Big in Win over 49ers
Daniels posted 11 tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery after missing no full game from a Week 6 neck injury.
- On Sunday, October 25, 2026, Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels returned from injury to spark a 29-20 victory over the previously unbeaten San Francisco 49ers.
- Just one week prior, Daniels was carted off the field after a collision with Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland left his neck snapping backward, raising concerns of long absence.
- Daniels recorded a team-high 11 tackles, a fourth-quarter interception returned 29 yards, and a game-sealing fumble recovery; teammate Maason Smith noted he could barely turn his neck on Monday.
- Coach Kevin Stefanski rewarded the 23-year-old linebacker with a game ball, stating, "I'm really proud of that kid," as the Falcons secured their first home win of the season.
- The Falcons hope this performance signals a long-term turnaround, though Daniels admitted he had to overcome mental hurdles to avoid playing timid following his injury.
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Kendal Daniels goes from stretcher to game-sealing fumble recovery in Falcons' win over 49ers - NEW YORK TIMES POST
Last week, Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels was stretchered off the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in a very scary situation following a hit. One week later, Daniels not only was able to play for the Falcons – he made a clutch play that helped them beat the undefeated San Francisco 49ers. This page may [...]
A week after frightening injury, Falcons rookie Daniels comes up big i
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kendal Daniels (53) returns an interception as San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams, right, makes the stop during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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A week after frightening injury, Falcons rookie Daniels comes up big in win over 49ers
ATLANTA (AP) — A week ago, Atlanta Falcons rookie Kendal Daniels was carted off the field on the stretcher, his body strapped to a backboard, his head engulfed by an
Kendal Daniels goes from stretcher to game-sealing fumble recovery in Falcons' win over 49ers
Last week, Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels was stretchered off the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in a very scary situation following a hit.One week later, Daniels not only was able to play for the Falcons – he made a clutch play that helped them beat the undefeated San Francisco 49ers.The Falcons were up nine late in the fourth quarter in a game where they weren’t expected to be on the winning side of things considering how wel…
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A week ago, it looked like Kendal Daniels might be out for a long time. Somehow, though, the Atlanta Falcons‘ linebacker is already back on the field in Week 7, not missing a full game despite his injury in Week 6. Daniels was already making an early play for Atlanta against the San Francisco 49ers, […]
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